ligatures

Noun

ligature (countable and uncountable, plural ligatures)

1. (uncountable) The act of tying or binding something.
2. (countable) A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct.
   • anti-ligature clothing
3. A thread or wire used to remove tumours, etc.
4. The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness.
   • the ligature of a joint
5. (countable) A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ij; also logotype. Sometimes called a typographic ligature.
6. A linker word that is classified as a separate part of speech, usually present in Philippine languages.

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